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Inheritance (Cohabitants) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about the property of deceased persons who are survived by a cohabitant.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Inheritance (Cohabitants) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 11 January 2012 by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 11 Jan 2012
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 May 2012.